New Zealand Pinewood
New Zealand Pine ( Radiata Pine) is grown commercially in New Zealand as an exotic species.
Botanical name: Pinus radiata
Other common names: Radiata pine, Monterey pine, Pinus insignis
Strength: Radiata pine is a versatile and readily available timber, suitable for a wide variety of end-use applications.
Durability: Low level treatment such as boron is recommended to future-proof against insect attack in areas completely protected from moisture, such as furniture and the framing of internal walls of buildings. The timber is easily treated for all Hazard Class applications.
Finishes: Radiata pine is easily processed, dried and treated, and will take staining and coating. It is used in conjunction with a range of structural adhesives.
Working properties: Tests have confirmed that radiata pine machines well for most applications and compares favourably with a variety of other internationally traded timbers.
Appearance: The heartwood of radiata pine is an even light brown to chestnut brown in colour, the sapwood is creamy white.
Uses: New Zealand Pine is Widely used in following Industries:
- Packaging Industry: For making Pallets , Crates, Cases and Boxes for packing products meant for export as well as domestic market.
- Construction Industry: New Zealand Pine is widely used in construction as a support material in concrete casting. Pinewood battens and battas are widely used due to its good nail holding capacity, easy de-nailing, light weight and economic cost.
- Plywood Industry: New Zealand Pine is a base raw material for making good quality plywood. It is used as a filler (Ribsaw) and Frame in making block board and Flush doors. Plywood made out of New Zealand Pine are command premium in comparison to plywood made from other raw material as they are more durable and and have better finish.
- Industrial Use: New Zealand Pine is a excellent raw material for building cooling towers which are used in various types of industries.
- Furniture: New Zealand Pine is also used for making household furniture. New Zealand Pine is treated and seasoned and then used for making furniture like sofas, dining tables, cabinets etc.
